The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-14
The President Sends a Mild and Nom
Committal Message to the Chamber.
A Prominent Man Steals Pile of Money and
Is Surprised at the Punishment that
Overtakes Him-General Foreign News.
FRANCES NEW RULERS.

Organized Under Threat-Points from
President Carnot's Message.
LONDON, Dec. 13-It transpires that the sec
ond attempt at Cabinet-making of NJ. Tirard.
resulting in his forming Ministry, was due to
the direct intervention and positive action of
President Carnot, who threatened to resign if
the former did not make another effort and
crown i. with success The new Ministry is
now undergoing the fire of criticism to which NJ.
Rouver's Cabinet was subjected when it was
formed, and similar predictions of its brief
endurance INDUCED in by men of all par
ties LIE Justice. the organ of NJ Clemenceau,
pitches into the new government ferocously,
and in positively asserting that it will do we'll
to survive the holidays. declares that it does
not deserve to live even a single day Like its
predecessor, however, it may surprise its few
friends and battle its many enemies by steering
clear Of dangerous legislation and avoiding the
risk of putting itself the defensive, and thus
outlive the animosity its creation has engen-
dered.
President CArnot's message was sent to the
Chambers to-day. In it he says he is fully SEN
sible of the honor conferred upon him by his
election to the presidency, aud OF the great
duties intrusted to him. His appointment
clearly procaims that Parliament is resolved to
put aside all causes for disagreement, and that
regard for the vital interests of the country and
legitimate influence abroad calls for union Of
all representatives devoted to the nation
and animated by pa
triotism. For himself upon whom has
fallen the honor of uniting the sufrages Of
the different sections, lis first duty is to show
that he is penetrated with a spirit of concord.
The government will therefore endeavor to ia
cilitate harmony by calling upon members
CT the legislature to work common
ground for the moral and material interests of
the nation With appeasement. security and
confidence, the government hopes to assure to
the country steady progress in practical reforms
calculated to encourage industry strenethen
ana ben d. Of
great industrial exhibition in 1885, The
government desires to give consideration TO
measures affecting labor. public hygiene and
national thrift, and it especially wishes study
and improve the financial condition, to effect an
equilibrium between revenue and expenditure,
and simplify the administrative and Judicial
systems. The government is also solcitous of
giving large share of attention to the land
and sea forces 1T is for the Chambers" con-
with power to execute this programme, which
will prepare for the country last
ing era Of peacable, fruitful activi-
pledge of the ardent desire of France to
strengthen the general peace and assist in the
development Of good relations between the
ment will DE a vieant and resolute guaran-
tee of the constitution and laws of France
Thus respected abroad. and calm and prosper
Gus at home the nation will be able TO prepare
actively for fitting celebration of the great
coming centenary"
The message was well received. After il he'd
been read the Chambers adjourned until Thurs
day.
NJ. Tirard Prime Minister and Minister of
Finance. will introduce bill asking for provl-
sionai budget for three months.
The bourS6 firm ntil the close. when it
became weak on rumors of a fresh Cabinet diff
Guilty. Three per cent rentes dropped 10 CEN
times; Panama Canal. francs, % centimes;
credit foncier is up francs. 25 centimes Suez
Canal shares. II francs.